This engaging worksheet introduces students to the life and legacy of Julia de Burgos, an iconic Puerto Rican poetess and advocate of Puerto Rican Independence.
The first page chronicles Julia’s life story.
She overcame many challenges to pursue her passion for writing, using her poetry to explore themes like identity, feminism, and social justice. Julia was also an activist, advocating for Puerto Rican independence. After living in Cuba and New York, she passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a pioneer of Puerto Rican and Nuyorican poetry.
Flip to the second page for an interactive experience!
Spark curiosity with a delightful word completion game featuring fascinating fun facts about her.
Plus, check your understanding with True/False questions.
The third page includes Julia’s life-themed word search puzzle.
On the fourth page, students will embark on a decoding challenge using the symbol-to-text table provided; they will turn the symbols into letters and unravel Julia’s inspiring quotes.
This activity is perfect for Julia’s birthday (February 17th), International Women’s Day (March 8th), Women’s History Month (March), World Poetry Day (March 21st), National Poetry Month (April), National Latina Day (August 20), Women’s Equality Day (August 26th), National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), and English and Social Studies classes.
As educators, it is our responsibility to present a comprehensive history to future generations and emphasize that the world, as it is today, is a product of the works and achievements of both men and women.
Although more than before, the official curriculum still lacks space for women’s history, stories about pioneering women, and their influence on society. Therefore, it is essential to proactively include content about women, providing children with role models and examples to identify with while teaching them that women are equal, and have made significant contributions to history. Education is one of the most important ways to inspire and create a more equal society for us and future generations.
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